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2017 Map of Sterling

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sterling and Mayfield anchor this portion of the Sanpete Valley, where the agricultural landscape meets the rising elevations of the San Pitch Mountains and the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the large footprints of the Gunnison Reservoir and Ninemile Reservoir, which collect runoff from the surrounding peaks. The transition from the valley floor into the eastern canyons is marked by leisure and resource landmarks, including Palisade Lake and the rugged topography of Sixmile Canyon.

Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Sterling Cem, while the road network reveals deep-seated family connections to the land through names like Bown Ln and Jensen Ln. To the east, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it climbs toward Rattlesnake Peak, carved by numerous drainages such as Snows Canyon and Funk Canyon. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of Sanpete County, where high-country trails like the Snows Canyon Ridge Trail overlook a valley shaped by generations of irrigation and settlement.